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Elvis takes flight at Delta balloon festival

KVNF - Mountain Grown Community Radio | By Lisa Young

Published July 10, 2024 at 11:53 AM MDT

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Elvis takes to the sky over Confluence Park in Delta, Colorado

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KVNF's Lisa Young interviews Gary West, City of Delta, during the second annual 4th of July Western Sky Balloon Festival in Delta, Colorado

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KVNF's Lisa Young with Debby Young, Elvis Tribute Balloon pilot.

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Balloon Meister Doug Lenberg

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Numerous balloons "splash n' dash" on the calm waters of Confluence Lake in Delta, Colorado

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Nine Up!

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Our nation celebrated 248 years of independence and democracy this July. To honor our nation, the City of Delta hosted its second annual 4th of July Western Sky Balloon Festival at Confluence Park.

One balloon stood head and shoulders above the rest. The 105 foot tall Elvis Tribute Balloon piloted by Debby Young of Albuquerque, New Mexico caught the attention of 'balloon lovers' of all ages.